NXScast

We're wrapping up the first year of the NXScast with our final episode before we take a Summer break. It wouldn't be a big finale without some of our favorite topics including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Final Fantasy XVI, God of War Ragnarok, and FromSoftware's next games. Be sure to Follow and Rate Us if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:16:46 - Whatchu been playing 00:50:02 - Quick hits on Metroid Prime Remastered, Nintendo Direct Mini, God of War Ragnarok, Sucker Punch, and Sea of Stars 01:19:30 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI details 01:43:05 - FromSoftware has multiple projects underway 01:56:16 - Outro / Closing Thoughts

We return earlier than usual this week to discuss the Xbox / Bethesda showcase and our experience at our first ever Xbox Fan Fest. Special thanks to the individuals below for making this experience possible. Be sure to Like and Subscribe if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Special Thanks David Burdette - https://twitter.com/splitend89 Jordan - https://twitter.com/RogueLitePAC --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:36 - Xbox & Bethesda Showcase Impressions 00:25:25 - Xbox & Bethesda Showcase - Redfall, Hollow Knight and High on Life 00:41:30 - Xbox & Bethesda Showcase - A Plague Tale: Requiem, Forza Motorsport, Flintlock and The Last Case of Benedict Fox 01:04:26 - Xbox & Bethesda Showcase - Eraban, Cocoon, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (Q from Wolf_InSoul) 01:14:40 - Xbox & Bethesda Showcase - Persona, Kojima and Starfield (Qs from Matthew Kennedy and DPS Dad Plays Stuff) 01:41:05 - Showcase and FanFest Final Thoughts (Q from ChocoMatt112) 01:56:50 - Capcom Showcase - Resident Evil (Q from Beardsley) 02:03:00 - Outro / Closing Thoughts (Q from Mountain Drew)

It's our one year anniversary! But we'll have to celebrate later cause it's E3 (or Not E3 Season) and we got a lot of new games to talk about. We're joined this week by Jordan of The Backlog Chronicles to break down the biggest games from the Summer Game Fest showcase. Follow and rate us if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow Jordan on Twitter https://twitter.com/RogueLitePAC Follow The Backlog Chronicles on Twitter https://twitter.com/TBCcast --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:11:12 - Whatchu been playing 00:36:07 - Summer Game Fest Begins 01:36:35 - Summer Game Fest - The Last of Us Part 1 Reveal 01:57:23 - Outro / Closing Thoughts

Summer games showcases have kicked off in a major way, with PlayStation bringing their best State of Play yet. We weigh in on big hitters like Resident Evil 4 Remake, Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Callisto Protocol, and more. Be sure to follow and rate us if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:36 - Whatchu been playing 00:28:46 - PlayStation's State of Play Impressions 01:32:02 - Summer Game Fest Partner Lineup 01:39:42 - News Bites 01:51:27 - SPOILERS for Obi Wan Kenobi / Closing Thoughts

The NXScast are joined by friend of the show and Lead Editor of Gaming Trend, David Burdette, to talk all things PlayStation. We get a better look at how Sony views mobile and PC, as well as their aggressive roadmap into Live Service. Is PlayStation losing the spirit they've carefully crafted through generations? Plus why Xbox turned down Marvel, EA acquisition deals that didn't happen, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, and much more. Follow and rate us if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow David Burdette on Twitter https://twitter.com/splitend89 Check out Gaming Trend's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GamingTrendVideos/ --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:45 - Whatchu been playing 00:20:48 - Half of PlayStation's Games will be New IPs (Q from the man himself) 00:51:35 - Sony Reveals Three Shows in development (Q from Ross) 01:10:18 - God of War has been rated in Korea and merch drop is coming in September 01:14:16 - The New PlayStation Plus Launched in Asia with a Bumpy Start 01:23:44 - Xbox reportedly passed on an exclusive Marvel game 01:35:11 - News Bites 01:54:44 - Outro and Q&A (Qs from Chocomatt12, Mountain Drew, Wes Bates & Nayan Kumar)

Konami is reportedly working on three Silent Hill projects, PlayStation reveals more games coming to the revamped PS Plus, The Last of Us Remake, Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary, and more! Be sure to Follow and Rate us if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:40 - Shout outs of the week 00:11:19 - Weekly Question: Favorite Gaming Memory (Qs from Wes Bates and Mountain Drew) 00:36:40 - Konami is Planning 3 Silent Hill Games (Qs from Wolf in Soul, Recycled NPC) 00:54:37 - Sony has unveiled a new PlayStation Plus game lineup (AJ Tropical Solaire, Mountain Drew, Dan Linton) 01:20:02 - TLOU Remake AND God of War Ragnarok in 2022? (Q from Madhav Banka) 01:38:08 - Final Fantasy VII news coming next month (Q from Rob Swizzle) 01:49:49 - News Bites 01:53:26 - Q&A and Outro (Qs from Hunter Pearson, Nayan Kxmar, GGD)

Xbox has had a rough week. First the major outages and questions on their DRM, and now RedFall and Starfield have been delayed to 2023. Should fans demand better or can Microsoft salvage their 2022 first party lineup? We also discuss Gotham Knights, Nintendo's transition into next gen, Dead Space remake, your questions, and more. Be sure to Like and Subscribe if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:36 - Whatchu been playing 00:36:18 - Gotham Knights: Nightwing and Red Hood (Q&A from David Burdette) 00:54:14 - Starfield and Redfall are delayed / Xbox DRM (Q&A with Lunchbizzle, Madhav Banka and MindNotMade93) 01:43:43 - Nintendo says the transition to its next console is ‘a major concern for us' 01:51:32 - Q&A / News Bites (Q&A with Mountain Drew, GamePositive and Recycled NPC)

Embracer Group buys Square Enix's western studios and IPs, but is this a good move for the teams and the storied franchises they've created? We discuss that, as well as what a modern day Soul Reaver could look like. Additionally, now that Jeremy has finished Elden Ring, we talk about where it ranks amongst FromSoftware's best games and pit it against Bloodborne. All that plus your questions in a chaotic episode of the NXScast. Be sure to Follow and Rate us if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro (with a Q from Chocomatt112) 00:11:27 - Whatchu been playing 00:27:24 - Embracer Group Acquires Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal (Qs from The Mad Belmont and CatDaddy) 00:57:10 - Summer Game Fest Slated for June 9 (with a Q from Splitend89) 01:12:50 - Let's Talk Bloodborne and Elden Ring (Qs from Mark Greenwalt Jr and Porshapwr) 01:38:46 - News Bites / Out This Week (Qs from Csmithshine) 01:53:17 - Q&A / Outro (Qs from JackyDayton863, Thatretrocode, Mountain Drew, Nayan Kxmar and RobSwizzle)

We're joined by Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) to talk all things Xbox, from the new Xbox & Bethesda Showcase announced to the trouble 343 is facing with regularly delivering Halo Infinite content. We also talk PlayStation Plus, Ubisoft acquisition rumors, your questions, and more. Follow and rate us if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow Luke on Twitter https://twitter.com/InsipidGhost Check out the Xbox Expansion Pass https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLevZQd7Tbk63qgjiWmvhg https://linktr.ee/InsipidGhost --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:22 - Xbox + Bethesda Games Showcase Announced 00:39:24 - Let's Talk PlayStation: PS+ Game Trials 01:19:09 - Halo Infinite Season 2 Roadmap 01:47:17 - News Bites 02:14:25 - Outro

Amy Hennig and Skydance Media surprise the gaming world with a new Star Wars game announcement, God of War celebrates 4 years, Xbox and PlayStation pursue in-game advertising, Halo Infinite Season Two modes. All of that plus your questions throughout the show. Be sure to Follow us and Rate us 5 Stars if you're enjoying the show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:30 - Whatchu been playing 00:13:22 - Q&A (Qs from Wes, Zwanguy, Neo) 00:23:43 - Amy Hennig and Skydance New Media is Working On A Star Wars Game (Qs from Wolf_InSouL, Nayan) 00:47:20 - Xbox and PlayStation Are Planning In-Game Advertisements (Qs from recycledNPC, Barry, Zwanguy, Zee) 01:01:49 - God of War Turns 4 (Q from The Canadian Cowboy) 01:20:44 - Halo Infinite Season Two Revealed 01:36:36 - News Bites / Q&A (Qs from Drew, recycledNPC, Matt, Nayan, MyTaintedBrain, Crystal) 01:57:00 - Outro

Kojima and PlayStation send the internet into a frenzy, the Oddworld creator discusses the double-edged nature of subscription services, Kingdom Hearts 4 is announced, and we take questions from you. Join us for some good discussions about current events and hear about our experience with the latest game releases. Be sure to Like and Subscribe if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:14 - Whatchu been playing 00:41:00 - Does Kojima x PlayStation make sense 00:55:56 - Oddworld creator talks PS Plus deal 01:13:30 - Kingdom Hearts 4 announced 01:30:06 - Q&A: Do indie games have better writing, and NXS + RPGs 01:41:50 - Max Payne 1+2 Remakes announced 01:42:58 - New Tomb Raider announced 01:44:52 - Outro

PlayStation unveiled its revamped subscription service, previously codenamed 'Spartacus' as PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium. The crew give their thoughts on the new offerings and discuss the comparisons to Game Pass. We also talk the Breath of the Wild sequel delay, E3's cancellation, rumored Xbox Game Pass family plans, and more. Be sure to follow and rate us if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:29 - Whatchu been playing 00:30:24 - PlayStation Rumors 00:33:38 - Spartacus Revealed 01:03:12 - Breath of the Wild Sequel Delayed 01:18:31 - E3 2022 Digital Event Cancelled 01:33:36 - Xbox GamePass Family Plan 01:43:13 - News Bites / Out This Week 02:01:32 - Outro / Closing Thoughts

Another week and another cast! We have more gaming news to talk about! We dive in and discuss our thoughts on Sony's acquisition of Haven Studios. Should PlayStation fans be excited about this? Should they be worried or does Sony know exactly what they're doing? We also cover the new Witcher Saga that was just announced and CD Projekt RED's involvement in the future of Unreal Engine 5! And finally, we discuss the rumored Ubisoft digital showcase and what games we're excited to see from them. Be sure to Like and Subscribe if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/KevinFromNXS Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:56 - Whatchu Been Playing 00:33:35 - Sony Acquires Haven Studos 00:55:00 - New Witcher Game in Development 01:13:16 - Rumored Ubisoft Digital Showcase 01:20:00 - News Bites / Out This Week 01:35:40 - Outro / Closing Thoughts

Another week, another State of Play, and this time we get a grand showcase of Hogwarts Legacy. How does it stack up to other spell-casting action from games such as Forspoken and Ghostwire Tokyo? We also dive into what future game conferences could look like, the development woes at Xbox Game Studio The Initiative, Starfield Developer Diaries, and more. Be sure to follow and rate us if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:12 - Whatchu been playing 00:32:16 - Hogwarts Legacy 00:54:00 - EA Play Cancelled and the State of E3 01:09:16 - The Initiative's Development Woes 01:25:00 - News Bites 01:42:48 - Outro

In only 3 days, Elden Ring becomes the best selling game of 2022 and beats the lifetime sales of many popular franchises. The question is, where does FromSoftware go from here? We're joined this week by our friend, Jordan LaRose of Royal City Gamescast, to discuss Elden Ring, the State of Play, PlayStation and Xbox showcases, and more. Like and subscribe if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow Jordan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JLA_15 Check out the Royal City Gamescast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/royal-city-gamescast/id1595198814 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Noo6I5kdz1fzhV7mtMIxA --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:21 - This week's guest, Jordan 00:16:58 - Whatchu been playing 00:45:00 - Elden Ring is still incredible 01:18:23 - State of Play 01:48:30 - News Bites and Outro

We're joined this week by Assoc Tech Editor at IGN, Taylor Lyles, to talk all things Steam Deck and Elden Ring. Does the Steam Deck need more time in the oven or is this handheld one you want to line up for at launch? Elden Ring has taken over our lives like it has most of yours, and we're excited to share our impressions of it so far. Do we think Elden Ring lives up to the hype and why is it such a phenomenon? Follow and rate us 5 Stars if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow Taylor on Twitter https://twitter.com/TayNixster --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy ---------------------------------------------

David Burdette of Gaming Trend joins us to talk about his review of Horizon Forbidden West, which we've all now had a chance to play as well. We have a spoiler-free discussion of Guerrilla's latest PS5 game and dive into its game design, graphics, presentation, writing, Dualsense features and all the details that make Forbidden West a winner. We also talk about Cyberpunk 2077's latest update, Nintendo shutting down the Wii U and 3DS stores, Martha is Dead, Uncharted movie, and more. Follow and rate us if you're enjoying the show! --------------------------------------------- Follow David Burdette on Twitter https://twitter.com/splitend89 Check out Gaming Trend's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/GamingTrendVideos --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:05 - Whatchu been playing 00:29:00 - Giveaway winner announcement 00:30:13 - Horizon Forbidden West spoiler free review discussion 01:15:10 - Cyberpunk 2077 1.5 Update 01:23:16 - Nintendo closing the Wii U and 3DS stores in 2023 01:27:56 - Martha is Dead 01:35:37 - Uncharted Movie reviews 01:40:57 - Capcom Countdown

Microsoft President says Activision-Blizzard games will continue coming to PlayStation. Is Xbox playing nice to win regulatory approval or are we seeing a shift in strategy around console exclusives post-acquisitions? We're joined this week by Eric of the Gaming Perspective and BRAP Podcasts to talk what the Activision-Blizzard deal means for PlayStation and Nintendo. Like and Subscribe if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow Eric on Twitter: @ecjaxson Check out The Gaming Perspective: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkRtZ-ae9JjkvKSo2mROkg Check out Basement Radio Arcade Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBasementRadioArcadePodcastLive --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:15 - This week's guest, Eric J 00:15:42 - Whatchu been playing 00:33:10 - Microsoft says Activision-Blizzard games to remain multiplatform 00:56:17 - Off-top The Batman movie tickets 01:00:13 - Nintendo Direct impressions 01:23:55 - Ghostwire Tokyo showcase 01:29:52 - Sifu reviews 01:39:00 - GTA6 is in active development 01:41:24 - New standalone Assassin's Creed in the works 01:48:15 - New details on Resident Evil 4 Remake 01:55:15 - Platinum Games wants Microsoft to revive Scalebound 02:07:53 - Outro

This week brings a great discussion with Joseph Moran, host of Trophy Room, a PlayStation Podcast, on Sony's 3.6 billion dollar acquisition of Bungie. We dive into what this does for PlayStation, as well as what Bungie gets by being acquired. Additionally, we learned that PlayStation is planning at least 10 live service games by 2026. How will this impact PlayStation's brand of excellent single-player narratives? Stick around till the end to hear Joe's review impressions of Dying Light 2 and what we all thought of Gran Turismo 7's State of Play presentation. We also answer all your questions you submitted on Twitter. --------------------------------------------- Follow Joseph on Twitter: @MrBadBit Check out The Trophy Room, a PlayStation Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/23T3gqHi4tgggOVS5xCswn?si=H0oOEyPXToG6n9xv7KBL1A&dl_branch=1&nd=1 https://www.youtube.com/c/PoliGames --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro (+ question from Kaedhen) 00:06:40 - PlayStation acquires Bungie for 3.6 billion dollars 00:25:35 - Other tech companies encroaching on gaming (question from YungFalcon) 00:30:17 - Nintendo's reaction (question from Michael) 00:31:30 - What does PlayStation get in Bungie (question from Nayan) 00:43:30 - Difference in Microsoft and Sony's acquisitions (question from David Burdette) 00:48:22 - Is Sony panic buying and are the acquisition flood gates open (question from Shinobi Bryant) 00:53:00 - Which PlayStation IP would you want Bungie to tackle (question from The Tainted Brian) 00:57:37 - Are we seeing PlayStation shift to multiplatform (question from Beardsley) 01:02:20 - PlayStation to launch at least 10 live service games by 2026 (questions from Gurnico and Ryan) 01:22:30 - Jim Ryan says expect more acquisitions (question from Wes, Nayan, and Matt) 01:39:42 - Questions from Hunter, Drakander, Steven, Matt 01:52:19 - Gran Turismo 7 State of Play impressions 01:57:05 - Dying Light 2 Reviews 02:04:52 - Outro

We're joined this week by two incredible guests; Barry from Nintendofuse/Switchmania Playcast/Premium Edition Games and Steven from The Great Game Debate to talk all things Nintendo. We discuss our overall thoughts on their development strategy, services, and what's to come in their next-gen hardware. We don't forget about the games! Nintendo is kicking off the year in a major way with Pokemon Legends Arceus, Triangle Strategy, and Kirby the Forgotten Land. What other big games are we anticipating in 2022 and what surprises can we expect from Nintendo? Plus hopes, dreams, and bold predictions! Like and Subscribe if you're enjoying our show! --------------------------------------------- Follow Steven on Twitter: @StevenBeaumont7 Great Game Debate: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrHHblb6tPZ0T0nIDsqKjqw --------------------------------------------- Follow Barry on Twitter: @hawkhellfire Nintendofuse: http://nintendofuse.com http://Youtube.com/nintendofuse Switchmania Playcast: https://premiumeditiongames.com/blogs/switchmania-playcast Premium Edition Games: http://premiumeditiongames.com https://twitch.tv/premiumeditiongames --------------------------------------------- Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy --------------------------------------------- Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:00 - Special Guest: Meet Steven 00:07:30 - Special Guest: Meet Barry 00:17:08 - Whatchu been playing 00:35:40 - Overall thoughts on Nintendo 00:52:46 - Nintendo and acquisitions 01:05:23 - The next gen Nintendo console 01:27:28 - What we want to see from Nintendo 01:41:41 - Breath of the Wild Sequel 01:52:50 - The games coming to Switch in 2022 02:03:07 - Pokemon Legends Arceus reviews and expectations 02:12:46 - Hopes, dreams, and bold predictions 02:20:45 - Outro, Follow our guests

Microsoft just shook the industry with their acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. We don't mince words here and we cover the good, the bad, and the ugly of the deal. We also talk about what it means for Xbox, PlayStation, and the rest of the industry moving forward. Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:40 - Microsoft acquires Activision-Blizzard 00:47:30 - What this means for PlayStation 00:55:45 - How does Sony respond 01:17:30 - Should PlayStation allow Game Pass on its consoles

We're joined by two very special guests, Pyo and David Burdette, to look ahead at what PlayStation has in store in 2022 and beyond. We look at the services "Project Spartacus", PlayStation VR2, biggest games from Santa Monica Studio, Guerrilla, Naughty Dog, Insomniac, and more. Follow Pyo - https://twitter.com/mrpyo1 https://www.youtube.com/c/pyowhitewolf Follow David - https://twitter.com/splitend89 and check out his coverage: https://gamingtrend.com/ Follow NXS on Twitter - https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:35 - What PlayStation could do differently 00:20:18 - Project Spartacus 00:38:54 - Horizon Forbidden West 00:54:00 - God of War Ragnarok 01:10:35 - Gran Turismo 7 01:15:45 - Forspoken 01:23:54 - Best of the Rest 2022 01:26:44 - Final Fantasy XVI 01:33:47 - 2023 and Beyond, What PlayStation Studios are working on 01:50:26 - Will we see more Sony acquisitions in 2022 01:56:08 - PlayStation VR2 02:01:16 - Hopes, dreams, and bold predictions

It's our big 2022 Xbox Preview Special! We're joined by Ains of Seasoned Gaming in a lively discussion about what defines Xbox in 2022, its biggest games, surprises, and studios reaching the next level this generation. Microsoft's got some exciting things about their sleeves, and it's not just Game Pass. Follow Ains - https://twitter.com/Porshapwr Check out Seasoned Gaming: https://seasonedgaming.com/ And the SG Bitcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/SeasonedGaming/ Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:13:18 - Whatchu been playing 00:29:20 - Xbox Preview: What defines Xbox in 2022

The NXScast is back in 2022 and oh did we miss talking video games. Kevin (K-Med) from The Backlog Chronicles joins us to talk PlayStation VR2 specs. We also discuss what Sony needs to do to make PSVR2 successful, Days Gone disappointment or success, Rainbow Six Extraction coming to Game Pass, Naughty Dog's multiple projects, and more. Follow Kevin (K-Med) - https://twitter.com/K__Med Check out The Backlog Chronicles: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzjYnz5jZUq_xzGzhnW4C7Q Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:12:10 - Whatchu been playing 00:31:40 - How we really feel about Witcher 3 00:41:05 - PlayStation VR2 details unveiled at CES 00:53:00 - Horizon Call of the Mountain revealed 00:54:30 - What would make the PSVR2 successful 01:00:30 - Other highlights from CES 2022 01:03:44 - Rainbow Six Extraction coming to Game Pass / Ubisoft+ coming to Xbox 01:12:12 - Days Gone sold 8 million+ too, did it deserve a sequel 01:29:45 - Square Enix and Konami's NFT 01:39:35 - Neil Druckmann says Naughty Dog is working on multiple projects 01:52:40 - News Bites 01:57:27 - Coming to Game Pass

We combined our end of the year lists to count down our collective 10 favorite games of 2021. Can you guess our Game of the Year? Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy

It's our final episode of the year and we talk Halo Infinite's campaign, the Splinter Cell Remake, NFTs in gaming, and PlayStation's Game Pass competitor, Project Spartacus. Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:15 - Halo Infinite impressions 00:51:14 - Splinter Cell Remake officially announced 01:00:00 - NFTs in gaming 01:22:17 - PlayStation's Project Spartacus 01:35:58 - News Bites: Mega Man movie, Final Fantasy XIV's success, PlayStation acquires Valkyrie Entertainment 01:40:48 - Coming to Game Pass and Out this Week 01:48:08 - Whatchu been playing 01:52:13 - Outro

We're fresh, and we mean FRESH outta LA and back home after an incredible Game Awards last night. Hear us talk about our experience and our reactions to the big awards and announcements: Hellblade 2, Star Wars Eclipse, Alan Wake 2, Wonder Woman, Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West and more! Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:45 - Our Game Awards experience 00:16:13 - Overall TGA impressions 00:31:35 - Our favorite reveals and moments 01:01:39 - Award winners and surprises 01:14:35 - Closing thoughts and shenanigans

NXS will be attending The Game Awards live in LA! We share our excitement, announcement predictions and our picks for award winners. Plus Solar Ash impressions, Battlefield 2042 shakeup, Metroid developer MercurySteam's new dark fantasy RPG. Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:30 - Fidelity or Performance Mode 00:15:07 - Whatchu been playing 00:34:32 - We're Going to The Game Awards! 00:43:27 - Announcement Predictions for TGA 01:00:04 - Awards Predictions 01:37:58 - Solar Ash Reviews Roundup & Impressions 01:45:32 - MercurySteam Working on a Dark Fantasy RPG 01:50:11 - Battlefield Franchise Shakeup 02:00:00 - News bites plus games coming soon 02:06:08 - Outro

It's the holiday season and many still can't find a PS5 or Xbox Series X, so we wanted to share a ton of tips to help you do just that. We're joined by next-gen console Robin Hood, Hunter Pearson, to walk you through our strategies to beat the scalpers and increase your chances. We also cover big news stories from Chrono Cross Remaster rumors to Horizon Forbidden West, GTA Trilogy, Mass Effect, and more. Follow Hunter - https://twitter.com/JHunterPearson Check out The Brothers Pearson: https://www.twitch.tv/thebrotherspearson Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:05 - Happy Thanksgiving 00:09:00 - Get to know Hunter and The Brothers Pearson 00:16:49 - Whatchu been playing? 00:35:23 - Tips to secure a next-gen console for yourself and family 01:21:20 - What's this 01:28:20 - Chrono Cross remaster/remake is reportedly in the works 01:36:49 - Rockstar apologizes for GTA Trilogy - The Definition Edition 01:48:50 - Kojima Productions launches new music, film, tv division 01:57:52 - Epic Games acquires Harmonix 01:58:27 - Chris Pratt's Mario voice is 'phenomenal' according to producer 01:59:15 - Amazon studios nearing deal to develop a Mass Effect series 02:00:05 - New Bites: Halo Infinite has gone gold, Twelve Minutes coming to PlayStation and Switch, Horizon Forbidden West details 02:06:40 - Outro

We celebrate 20 years of Xbox and our favorite memories with this week's guest, Jordan. We also cover Halo Infinite's surprise multiplayer release, The Game Awards, and more. Follow Jordan - https://twitter.com/RogueLitePAC Check out The Backlog Chronicles: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzjYnz5jZUq_xzGzhnW4C7Q Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:12:53 - Show Agenda and Giveaway winner announcement 00:16:37 - Whatchu been playing 00:39:17 - 20 years of Xbox memories and Celebration show recap 01:05:58 - Phil Spencer on Bethesda exclusives, Game Pass, NFT, and emulation 01:23:57 - Halo Infinite Multiplayer is taking over 01:37:26 - The Game Awards nominees announced 01:51:53 - New reports on Activision-Blizzard and Bobby Kotick's misconduct 02:01:19 - Multiversus Reveal 02:03:53 - Sifu new details and release date pushed up 02:05:50 - Outro

We look back at the first year of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, plus cover this week's biggest news including Elden Ring and Halo Infinite previews, Spider-Man's debut in Marvel's Avengers, Skyrim's Anniversary, and more. If you're enjoying our show, follow and rate us! Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:07 - Whatchu been playing? 00:31:41 - PS5 and Xbox Series X turn one, A look back 00:59:47 - Elden Ring impressions are out 01:12:53 - Halo Infinite updates 01:17:51 - Spider-Man swings into Marvel's Avengers 01:25:53 - Skyrim's Anniversary and Todd Howard on Single Player games 01:34:54 - News Bites 01:42:41 - Out This Week 01:45:45 - Outro

The crew get together to discuss the extended look at Elden Ring's gameplay, Amy Hennig's Marvel Game, Sega & Microsoft's Strategic Partnership, and Forza Horizon 5's astounding reviews. Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy

Xbox surprised us this week with new Halo Campaign gameplay footage and PlayStation probably should have sat this State of Play out. We got impressions on those, plus Returnal, Horizon Forbidden West, and Guardians of the Galaxy discussion. Follow us to never miss an episode! Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:10 - Scariest games we've played 00:11:52 - Whatchu been playing 00:29:50 - Halo campaign overview impressions 00:46:50 - State of Play was lackluster 01:06:43 - Guardians of the Galaxy launches to great reviews 01:21:20 - Horizon Forbidden West details 01:29:14 - PlayStation PC is Sony's new label for its PC games 01:37:45 - Returnal 2.0 Update plus GOTY Award 01:47:00 - News Bites: Assassin's Creed Infinity, WB Fighting Game, Wu-Tang Game, GTA Trilogy 01:58:05 - Outro: Gotta go fast

We digest the Elden Ring delay together as well as discuss how we'll tackle the February releases. Splinter Cell is in the news and it's not cause it's a battle royale cosmetic. A bunch of Xbox news, Uncharted and The Batman movie trailer impressions, and more. Kevin is also back from the sickness and renewed with an energy that can only be tamed by more God of War. Follow us to see more episodes! Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:15 - Our Halloween spirit 00:16:22 - Whatchu been playing 00:36:17 - Elden Ring Delay & Network Test 00:49:47 - A new Splinter Cell mainline is reportedly coming 01:04:08 - God of War is coming to PC 01:16:36 - Xbox 20th Anniversary Stream announced 01:24:08 - Xbox Game Pass subscriber growth misses annual target 01:33:15 - Phil Spencer "We are definitely not done" with acquistions 01:42:18 - Xbox wants to make more PlayStation style blockbuster games 01:55:03- Uncharted movie trailer impressions 02:06:24 - DC Fandome impressions 02:16:49 - News bites: Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack pricing, GTA Trilogy, PS5 outsells Switch for first time, Former Halo Director opens studio with EA 02:21:30 - Out this week 02:22:49 - Outro

This week we're joined by Wes Bates of Great Game Debate. We're pretty obsessed with Metroid Dread here and dive into our impressions of it as well stories surround the big Nintendo launch. New details on Avowed and Pokemon Legends Arceus emerged this week and we share our thoughts on both upcoming games. And if you like Kena, we got plenty of that too. Follow Wes - https://twitter.com/MechaRecca Check out The Great Game Debate: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrHHblb6tPZ0T0nIDsqKjqw Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:27 - This week's guest, Wes 00:12:34 - Whatchu been playing 00:35:56 - Metroid Dread news and impressions 00:59:53 - Kotaku's article on Metroid Dread emulation 01:11:20 - Should Nintendo acquire MercurySteam? 01:15:05 - New Avowed details from WindowsCentralGaming 01:28:50 - Pokemon Legends Arceus will not be fully open world 01:35:22 - More Metal Gear Solid Remake rumors 01:45:12 - PlayStation hires former Apple Arcade content boss for mobile push 01:56:15 - News Bites - Dragon Age 4, Solar Ash, IO Interactive, Call of Duty 02:08:17 - Outro

The worst kept secret is now official, PlayStation has acquired Bluepoint and they have their sights set on original content. There's also a lot of talk about popular remakes, from rumored ones like Bloodborne and Metal Gear Solid to confirmed releases like Grand Theft Auto. All that + Far Cry, Metroid Dread and tons more including a mid-episode guest appearance by a friend of the show! Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:01 - Whatchu been playing? 00:23:28 - PlayStation acquires Bluepoint, what are they working on? 00:39:34 - Folk singer says a big PS5 remake is on the way 00:43:09 - Rumors of Metal Gear Solid remakes 00:51:15 - Metroid Dread reviews 00:58:07 - Special guest appearance by our friend, Jeff 01:00:44 - Far Cry 6 is more of the same, is that bad? 01:19:15 - Avengers devs go back on their word and introduce paid XP boosters 01:24:51 - Resident Evil Welcome to Raccoon City trailer 01:31:14 - GamesIndustry Interview with Jim Ryan 01:40:48 - Jade Raymond shares new details about Haven and its game 01:49:43 - News bites 01:54:48 - Out This Week 01:59:00 - Outro

We're joined by Crystal D Smith of The Game Junky Show to talk new releases like Kena and Deathloop, as well as a range of interesting topics like Neil Druckmann directing on The Last of Us TV Series, Quantic Dream's Star Wars game, Sony acquisitions, Halo Infinite, Perfect Dark, and more. Oh, and did we mention there was a whole Nintendo Direct as well this week? Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:12 - This week's guest, Crystal 00:09:14 - Whatchu been playing 00:28:10 - Kena's launch and impressions 00:53:07 - Quantic Dream's Star Wars game 01:11:14 - Nintendo Direct impressions 01:27:23 - Neil Druckmann will reportedly direct in TLOU TV series 01:38:07 - The Initiative is partnering with Crystal Dynamics for Perfect Dark 01:45:50 - Sony Pictures CEO sees more buyouts in the future 02:00:29 - Halo Infinite Tech Preview 02:04:44 - Out this week 02:07:40 - Outro

David Burdette returns as a guest on the NXScast to talk the PlayStation Showcase, his Deathloop Review, Call of Duty, and more. Follow David on Twitter https://twitter.com/splitend89 Check out David's preview of Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One on Gaming Trend https://gamingtrend.com/news/investigate-no-more-sherlock-holmes-chapter-one-releases-november-16th/ Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:10 - PS Showcase 00:42:08 - Deathloop Reviews and Impressions 00:59:22 - Data mine uncovers a list of unreleased games 01:11:05 - Call of Duty Vanguard Beta impressions and MW2 News 01:20:53 - Delayed games and the longest Feburary ever 01:37:38 - New PS5 Software update 01:42:35 - Redfall screenshots leaked 01:49:25 - News Bites 01:55:44 - Whatchu been playing? 02:11:43 - Outro

The time draws near and we had to prepare ourselves for a flurry of big news from PlayStation this week. We discuss why we think God of War is a lock for the show as well as other big games we expect out of Sony's showcase next week. Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:14 - Whatchu been playing? Hades, Twelve Minutes, Psychonauts 2, Song of Iron 00:31:40 - What we expect at PlayStation's show next week 00:50:00 - Horizon Forbidden West Preorders and PS5 upgrade debacle 01:05:53 - Dead Space development footage 01:14:40 - Outro

Gamescom 2021 brought a ton of games and news: Halo Infinite and Horizon Forbidden West release dates, Saint's Row, Marvel Midnight Suns, Death Stranding Director's Cut, TMNT Shredder's Revenge, and more! We gush over Elden Ring previews floating around this week and that magnificent Metroid Dread trailer. We also share our Ghost of Tsushima impressions, and determined that Iki Island's sunsets are better than real life. Follow NXS on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:09 - Tales of Arise Demo Impressions Video Up Now 00:04:30 - Whatchu been playing / tangents 00:18:00 - Aliens Fireteam Elite Impressions 00:30:40 - Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Impressions 00:46:40 - Gamescom ONL standout games and highlights 01:36:48 - Gaming press saw a 15 minute Elden Ring preview 01:48:46 - Metroid Dread Trailer 2 01:53:46 - Can Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart be done on older hardware according to a developer 02:03:43 - News Bites for Destiny 2 The Witch Queen, Psychonauts 2 02:05:20 - Out This Week 02:08:00 - More tangents, Gone with the Wind, Outro

Big week of gaming news ahead of Gamescom: We're joined by Shinobi to talk Halo Infinite launching without campaign co-op, Pokemon Legends Arceus, Fortnite Imposter controversy, and much much more. If you're enjoying the show, please give us a Like and Subscribe! Follow Shinobi on Twitter https://twitter.com/Mack11Plays Timestamps - 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:30 - This week's guest, Shinobi 00:18:10 - Whatchu been playing? 00:53:24 - Halo Co op and Forge delayed 01:07:25 - Pokemon Legends Arceus trailer impressions 01:19:05 - Fortnite Imposters rips off Among Us 01:29:37 - Gamescom expectations and predictions 01:45:34 - New Black Myth Wukong trailer 01:56:04 - The Last of Us Battle Royale items found in data mine 02:08:03 - Outriders developers haven't received royalties from Square 02:13:40 - Call of Duty Vanguard trailer 02:16:51 - News bites: Skyrim, Quake Anniversary Editions 02:17:30 - Out this week 02:20:40 - Outro

What would a dream PlayStation gaming service look like and how much would you be willing to pay for it? We're joined by special guest, Xennial Dan, to discuss Sony and Microsoft's approach to gaming services, GTA Remasters, Indie shows, Abandoned, and more. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast

This week we're joined by David Burdette, Lead Editor at Gaming Trend, to discuss hands-on impressions of Back 4 Blood's beta. We also talk Metroid's 35th anniversary, Horizon Forbidden West's reported delay, the Annapurna Interactive Show, and more. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast David - https://twitter.com/splitend89 Dash - https://twitter.com/dashrevolver Kevin - https://twitter.com/NXSKevin Jeremy - https://twitter.com/NXSJeremy

In episode 5 Jeremy, Kevin, and Dash discuss some of the week's biggest news including the Activision Blizzard walkouts, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S hitting new sales records, and the newly formed studio of veterans, That's No Moon. With the new sales numbers reported, we each also answer, was Death Stranding a success? Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast

The NXS crew are joined by Moe of The Backlog Chronicles to share in the excitement of the Dead Space Remake reveal, talk about the EA Play Live show, and share our thoughts on Death's Door, plus so much more. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast

Does the games industry have an unhealthy fascination with Games as a Service (GaaS)? We discuss Xbox's, PlayStation's, and Stadia's strategy for live service games and how they're impacting developers. We also talk Final Fantasy, Hideo Kojima's thoughts on Director's Cuts, and more in Episode 3 of the NXScast. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast

It's a PlayStation special kind of episode. Jeremy, Kevin, and Dash share their thoughts on Thursday's State of Play, the games that stood out, and weigh in with their grades for the show. But what about the State of PlayStation? How is PlayStation doing since the launch of the PS5 and how's the rest of 2021 looking for them? We dive into Sony's strengths and weaknesses in console sales, marketing, game output, developer relations and more. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/NXScast

The NXS crew discuss PlayStation's big acquisitions of Housemarque, Nixxes Software, and possibly Bluepoint Games. We break down Phil Spencer's thoughts on acquisitions and Halo Infinite. Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, rumored Dead Space and Remedy games, and much more.

Dash and Jeremy are joined by special guest, Wes Bates, to break down all the biggest moments from E3 2021. We discuss standout games like Metroid Dread, Halo Infinite, Death's Door, and Battlefield 2042 and rank the Xbox and Nintendo shows, as well as pick the game of the show.

Dash, Jeremy, and Kevin come together for the debut NXScast to talk our origins in gaming, favorite game series, and bet big on E3 predictions. What can we expect from Xbox, Nintendo, Square-Enix, Ubisoft, and more!